Frank Gehry and Maya Lin to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

Some good news from the White House: iconic designers Maya Lin and Frank Gehry will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama in a ceremony on November 22nd. While both designers have already made tremendous contributions to the global aesthetic landscape, they're not done yet. Gehry is currently undertaking the revitalization of the L.A. river among other projects, while according to the White House's official site, Maya Lin is working "on a multi-sited artwork/memorial, What is Missing? bringing awareness to the planet's loss of habitat and biodiversity."